Area

Amil’s Inn in Wilton Wisconsin, is nestled in the Kickapoo Valley. Located 2.5 miles south of Wilton on State Highway 131 the Inn is within minutes of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, Wildcat State Park and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Nearby you will find horseback riding, canoeing, antiques, cranberry tours & marshes, Amish Tours and so much more!

Wilton is a village in a small setting of farming and surrounding hills that is located mid-trail between tunnels no.1 and no.2 on State Hwys. 71 and 131, 15 miles south of Tomah. It is the entrance to the Kickapoo River Recreation Area.

Wilton Area Attractions & Dining Map

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Biking

Pedal the Elroy-Sparta State Trail

Trail passes available at Amil’s Inn!

For unbelievable scenery during the spring, summer and fall seasons, ride through the trail’s three rock tunnels in an experience you will never forget! In the winter, snowmobile or cross-country ski on the trails and the vast land in the Sparta area when the snow arrives. Visit: www.elroy-sparta-trail.com The Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail is considered to be the first rails to trails hiking/biking trail in America! Built from an abandoned Chicago & Northwestern main line, the trail features three amazing rock tunnels and dozens of old stone bridges. these tunnels were cut through the rolling hills of Wisconsin in the late 1800’s. Tunnel #3, which is 3/4 of a mile long, is the longest bike trail tunnel in America! Only a 12 mile bike ride from Sparta, it’s an experience no one should miss! (The trail has a very slight grade of less than 3% — not making it difficult to ride to the tunnel, but making it much easier to ride coming back from the tunnel to Sparta!) The La Crosse River State Trail runs parallel for several miles with the Canadian Pacific Railroad main line. Talk about a close-up train experience! This trail offers great picture taking of Canadian Pacific/SOO, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe, Union Pacific and Amtrak trains. If you’re not a biker, you can walk down the trail and sit on one of the benches and enjoy the trains! This is an experience for ALL ages, but the kids will be talking about this one for years to come! For more on biking our area visit: http://www.elroy-sparta-trail.com, www.bikesparta.com

Hiking

Hiking Canoeing & Education

Kickapoo Valley Reserve
S3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, Wisconsin 54639
Phone: 608-625-2960
FAX: 608-625-2962kvr.state.wi.us
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an 8,569 acre tract of land located between the villages of La Farge and Ontario in southwestern Wisconsin. Its history, resources, administration, and recreational diversity make it unique – a place like no other. We invite you to come see for yourself the many wonders of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Here sandstone outcroppings tower over the Kickapoo River as you paddle its quiet waters, and native plants and animals abound in all seasons. Whether you’d like to join us for a scheduled interpretive hike, adventure into the back country on your own, or simply stop and admire the beauty, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve welcomes you!

Cranberries

Wetherby Cranberry Company
3365 Auger Rd, Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 378-4813www.freshcranberries.com
Fresh Cranberries Available, Shipping of Cranberries in Season, Public Cranberry Harvest Day the first Saturday in October (9 AM to Noon), Cranberry Harvest Bus Group Tours of Marsh and Harvest in season.

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center
204 Main Street, Warrens WI 54666
608-378-4878www.discovercranberries.com
Cranberries have been grown commercially in Wisconsin for over 150 years. That’s a lot of history for one tiny berry. During that time, cranberry growers have adapted their production methods to the environment, changes in agricultural technology and changes in the marketplace. In addition to developing new ways of growing cranberries, they’ve also created new ways of using the fruit. You’ll learn all about that – and more – during a visit to the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center.

Wineries

Vernon Vineyards
S3457 A Dahl Road, Viroqua WI 54665
608-634-6734www.vernonvineyards.com
Vineyard established in 2001, winery in the summer of 2006. Overlooks the Bad Axe River in scenic Vernon County of Western Wisconsin. Open Westby’s Syttende Mai weekend. Offers a wine tasting room with a roomy and warm atmosphere overlooking the long upper Newton Valley, to sample the wines and enjoy the view. Free tours during open hours.

Old Country Cheese
5510 County Hwy D, Cashton WI 54619
608-654-5411/888-320-9469www.oldcountrycheese.com
Located in the heart of the Amish community in Southwestern Wisconsin. They accept fresh can milk from 230 Amish milk producers who live around Cashton, Hillsboro, Tomah, Wilton, Sylvan, Readstown, Liberty Pole, and Chaseburg. Old Country Cheese brings in 120,000 pounds of milk a day from over 230 Amish milk producers! Not only do they make Wisconsin cheese, but they also have a factory outlet store where you can buy fresh Amish cheese and Wisconsin cheese gift boxes, as well as a gift shop offering Wisconsin Amish crafts, candy, and maple syrup.

Down A Country Road
12651 Hwy 33, Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5318www.downacountryroad.com
Amish gift shop and tour service located “in the Heart of Amish Country”.

Organic Farming

Organic Valley Family of Farms – CROPP Cooperative
One Organic Way, La Farge, WI 54639
888-444-6455www.organicvalley.coop
Organic Valley Family of Farms is the largest organic farmer-owned cooperative in North America headquartered in La Farge, Wisconsin. Tours at Organic Valley’s Headquarters are ideal for those who are interested in green building, or in seeing how our small family-farm cooperative runs. Attendees get a tour of our main office building, are welcome to eat lunch in our organic cafe, and can finish out their experience with a visit to our discount retail store located at 507 W Main Street in La Farge, Wisconsin.

Museums

The Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum
200 W Main Street, Sparta WI 54656
608-269-0033/888-200-5302www.dekeslaytonmuseum.comThe Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum is dedicated to the career of Donald Kent “Deke” Slayton, Wisconsin astronauts, the history of the bicycle and history of aviation in Monroe County, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center
204 Main Street, Warrens WI 54666
608-378-4878www.discovercranberries.com
Cranberries have been grown commercially in Wisconsin for over 150 years. That’s a lot of history for one tiny berry. During that time, cranberry growers have adapted their production methods to the environment, changes in agricultural technology and changes in the marketplace. In addition to developing new ways of growing cranberries, they’ve also created new ways of using the fruit. You’ll learn all about that – and more – during a visit to the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center.

"My son Colin and I drove up yesterday to do the bike trail. Went to Elroy and back yesterday and today will go to Sparta. Anita and Dave are very good hosts and made us feel completely at home. The bed was comfortable, shower was hot, and breakfast delicious!!! If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely stay here. Thanks for everything!!"Bob from Wisconsin

"Pleasantries too numerous to count! We couldn't have asked for better hosts and accommodations. My daughter and I enjoyed our first Cranfest and hope to return. Thanks Amil's Inn!"Marilyn from Illinois & Kirsten from Wisconsin